{"id":14213,"date":"2026-01-07T10:32:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T06:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/?p=14213"},"modified":"2026-01-07T10:43:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T06:43:10","slug":"dubai-launches-20000-tree-initiative-to-celebrate-20-years-of-leadership-by-his-highness-sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/2026\/01\/07\/dubai-launches-20000-tree-initiative-to-celebrate-20-years-of-leadership-by-his-highness-sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Honors Its Leadership by Planting 20,000 Trees to Reinforce a Vision of Sustainability for Future Generations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"1112\">In celebration of the 20th anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, Dubai has launched a city-wide initiative to plant 20,000 trees in public parks, residential neighborhoods, and educational institutions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1405\">The initiative, organized by Dubai Municipality in collaboration with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), is a tribute to the visionary leadership of His Highness, whose approach has made sustainability a cornerstone of national responsibility and community values.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1464\"><strong>Community Engagement and Environmental Awareness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1762\">The campaign includes a series of public and on-the-ground planting events with the participation of government bodies, private sector organizations, schools, universities, and families. The initiative seeks to promote community involvement and reinforce environmental awareness throughout Dubai.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1869\">Dubai Municipality has selected key public parks across the city to begin planting activities, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"2132\">\n<li data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1894\">\n<p data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1894\">Al Barsha South Park<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1918\">\n<p data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1918\">Al Barsha Lake Park<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1949\">\n<p data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1949\">Al Nakheel Park in Al Awir<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1982\">\n<p data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1982\">Quranic Park in Al Khawaneej<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2013\">\n<p data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2013\">Al Mizhar 2 Community Park<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2043\">\n<p data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2043\">Rose Park in Nad Al Sheba<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2072\">\n<p data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2072\">Al Safa Park in Jumeirah<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2092\">\n<p data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2092\">Umm Suqeim Park<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2114\">\n<p data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2114\">Al Quoz Lake Park<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2132\">\n<p data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2132\">Al Warqa 3 Park<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2274\">These parks will serve as the starting point for expanding Dubai\u2019s green spaces, improving both environmental quality and public well-being.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2322\"><strong>Schools as Partners in Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2593\">Educational institutions will play an active role in the campaign. The KHDA has invited schools and universities to participate by filling out a registration form, allowing them to specify the types and quantities of plants they wish to cultivate within their campuses.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2795\">Dubai Municipality will coordinate directly with the participating schools to deliver the requested plants, ensuring a smooth and effective rollout that aligns with the campaign\u2019s environmental goals.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2840\"><strong>A Symbolic and Sustainable Tribute<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"3178\">Eng. Marwan Ahmad bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, emphasized that the campaign is a message of appreciation and loyalty to the exceptional leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3543\">\u201cThe initiative represents the far-reaching and inspirational impact of His Highness\u2019s leadership, which has become a global model for sustainable development,\u201d he said. \u201cIt also sets an example of how national occasions can be transformed into long-term sustainable projects. Every tree planted leaves a mark\u2014one that grows and thrives for future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3718\">He further highlighted that environmental sustainability is a fundamental pillar in Dubai\u2019s development strategy, with human well-being and quality of life at the forefront.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3876\">\u201cWe are committed\u2014together with our partners\u2014to expanding green areas across the city and encouraging public participation in environmental conservation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3921\"><strong>Planting Knowledge Alongside Trees<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"4280\">Aisha Abdullah Miran, Director General of the KHDA, echoed this sentiment, saying that the campaign not only honors His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, but also reflects his lasting vision for a greener and more sustainable Dubai.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4284\" data-end=\"4506\">\u201cSustainability has become a deeply rooted value in Dubai\u2019s identity. Planting trees in public and educational spaces reinforces the idea that greening the city is a civic duty and a symbol of life and progress,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4510\" data-end=\"4773\">\u201cThis initiative is also a message of gratitude from future generations to His Highness. Every seed we plant in our schools today will blossom in the years to come, as a living reminder of Dubai\u2019s leadership in innovation, education, and sustainable development.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4780\" data-end=\"4819\"><strong>Supporting the \u201cGreen Dubai\u201d Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4821\" data-end=\"5060\">This campaign aligns with the broader objectives of Dubai\u2019s Green Project, which seeks to increase the emirate\u2019s green space per capita, expand urban landscaping, and foster a healthier environment that supports a high quality of life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marking 20 years since His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum became Ruler of Dubai, the city unveils a major tree-planting initiative across parks, neighborhoods, and schools, reflecting his vision for sustainability and community engagement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":14214,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[211],"tags":[58],"class_list":["post-14213","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-happening-in-dubai","tag-mohammed-bin-rashid"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14213","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14213"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14213\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14216,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14213\/revisions\/14216"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14214"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14213"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14213"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14213"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}